Michael Holomego (died 2015)
| Michael Holomego | |
|---|---|
| Mike | |
| Born | 1925-11-13 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 2015-03-31 |
| Occupation | locomotive engineer |
| Employer | Rizzo Dairy |
| Father | Error: invalid parent page title: '[[Alex (relative of Michael Holomego)|Alex]] Holomego (father of Michael Holomego)' |
| Mother | Error: invalid parent page title: '[[Caroline (relative of Michael Holomego)|Caroline]] Holomego' |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Michael Holomego (13 November 1925 – 31 March 2015 (aged 89)) was a Port Arthur-born locomotive engineer for the CNR and O'Connor Township councillor who lived in Kakabeka Falls.[1][2]
Life and family
Michael Holomego was born in Port Arthur to Alex and Caroline on November 13, 1925. He moved to a farm in Kakabeka Falls at age nine. He began working at age fourteen for Rizzo Dairy and later joined Emil Anderson Construction, where he helped build the Trans Canada and Alaska Highways. In 1947, he started a long career with the CNR, beginning as a steam engine fireman and retiring as an engineer in 1987.[1]
He married Ida, and they lived in Kakabeka Falls, returning to the family homestead in 1974. He was active in his community, serving as a councillor for O'Connor Township and participating in local political discussions. He was known for his interest in railroading and his dedication to his farm.[1]
He was predeceased by his wife Ida, and five of his children: Billie, Michael, John, Jimmy, and Mary. He was also predeceased by his parents and his brothers Joe and Stan. He was survived by his son Scott, who served as his caregiver, his grandchildren Christine and Maggie, and his sisters Elsie and Stella. He received care from Paula Niitynen and Liette Ouellette during his final illness.[1]
He died on March 31, 2015, following a battle with cancer. A funeral service was held on April 7, 2015, at Jenkens Funeral Home Chapel. He was buried at O'Conner Cemetery, followed by a gathering at the Kakabeka Falls Legion.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2015-04-04.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 31 March 2015.
Other records
The following was recorded under the title Michael Alex Holomego and is judged, from matching details, to refer to the same person.
Family
- Married Ida Marguerite Holomego (née McNally) on 11 May 1946.[3][4]
Directory listings
| Year | Name as listed | Occupation | Employer | Address | Spouse | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Holomego Michl (Ida) firmn CNR h 343 Rupert | Fireman | Canadian National Railways | 343 Rupert, Port Arthur | Ida | p. 523[5] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Michael Holomego, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2015-04-04, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 4 April 2015, p. 2(B)
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 13 May 1946, p. 6
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 14 May 1946, p. 5
- ↑ Henderson's Directory of Fort William and Port Arthur, 1950 (Henderson Directories Limited), p. 523.